What is Air China Baggage Allowance?
Information confirmed up-to-date from official airline website.
Find out how much baggage is allowed on Air China in Economy, Business & First Class — including carry-on size, checked baggage weight, and personal item rules. We regularly verify our data against official airline sources.
How much baggage is allowed on Air China?
Air China allows 5-8 kg of carry-on (hand) baggage in Economy Class with maximum dimensions of 55×40×20 cm.[1] For checked baggage, Economy passengers can bring 23 kg per piece.[2]
· 21.6 × 15.7 × 7.8 in · 50.7 lbs
Air China Economy Class — At a Glance
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
- Weight: 5-8 kg
- Dimensions: 55×40×20 cm (21.6 × 15.7 × 7.8 in)
- Personal Item: Yes – 1 personal item (handbag, laptop) in addition to carry-on.
📦 Checked Baggage
- Weight: 23 kg (50.7 lbs)
- Dimensions: 158 cm (L+W+H) (62 in)
Air China Baggage Allowance by Class [3]
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight | Personal Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 55×40×20 cm 21.6 × 15.7 × 7.8 in |
5-8 kg | Yes – 1 personal item (handbag, laptop) in addition to carry-on. |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| — | 158 cm (L+W+H) 62 in |
23 kg 50.7 lbs |
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight | Personal Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 55×40×20 cm 21.6 × 15.7 × 7.8 in |
8 kg 17.6 lbs |
Yes – 1 personal item (handbag, laptop) in addition to carry-on. |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 158 cm (L+W+H) 62 in |
32 kg 70.5 lbs |
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight | Personal Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not available | Not available | 8 kg 17.6 lbs |
Yes – 1 personal item (handbag, laptop) in addition to carry-on. |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Not available | 158 cm (L+W+H) 62 in |
8 kg 17.6 lbs |
Air China Special Policies [4]
- Infants: 1 checked baggage pieces (10 kg) + 1 zusammenklappbarer stroller free of charge.
- wheelchair: free of charge in cargo hold. walking aids: free of charge. 48 hours advance notice.
- Sports equipment as checked baggage is included in the free baggage allowance. Ski, golf, bicycle, diving equipment. If exceeded: excess baggage.
- Small instruments as carry-on. Larger: checked baggage or extra seat (for a fee).
- 100-ml-Regel for liquids. Powerbanks ≤100 Wh: nur carry-on.
- Powerbanks/Lithium batteries: carry-on only, not in checked baggage.
- Additional piece: can be booked online and is cheaper than at the airport.
Notes
Free checked allowance differs by route (weight-concept vs piece-concept routes); max 32 kg per checked piece (official Air China page, verified 2026-08-29).
Air China — Quick Links
Official Domain
airchina.com
Sources
All information is researched from the official airline websites linked below — we do not guarantee accuracy and are not responsible for external content.
- Checked baggage: https://www.airchina.us/US/GB/info/Checked-baggage-restrictions/ — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Support & contact: https://ru.airchina.com/RU/RU/contact-us/call-center/ — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Online check-in: https://ru.airchina.com/RU/RU/booking/online-check-in/ — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Lost baggage: https://ru.airchina.com/RU/RU/info/delayed-baggage/ — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Refund: https://m.airchina.com/c/invoke/refund/confirmationRefundTicket@pg — Last verified on 2026-08-16